ViewPoint Center
Syracuse, UT

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Nurse Directed Activities at ViewPoint Center

At ViewPoint Center, we have developed a home-like atmosphere that is very different from a typical sterile hospital environment. The Nursing staff wear casual yet professional clothing and interact with the patients on a daily basis.

In particular, the Nursing Department at ViewPoint Center sponsors Nurse-Directed Activities over the weekends to encourage patients to develop new talents and try new experiences. These activities help foster trust between the patient and the Registered Nurse. They also help the Registered Nurse be able to directly observe the patient in a variety of settings.

What are the Nurse Directed Activities?

Each month, the Nursing Supervisor presents the monthly Nurse-Directed Activity calendar and hangs it in the common area. Patients are encouraged to offer up ideas to the Nursing Supervisor regarding special areas of interest or activities that they would like to engage in. Wherever possible, these suggestions are implemented.

Below are some examples of enjoyable activities that have been fun and engaging for both The ViewPoint Center patients and staff:

• Prize Bingo
• Homemade Doughnuts
• Lawn-Games Tournament
• 3 Mile Hike
• Indoor Nerf Tournament
• Smoothie Creation Contest
• Making Kinetic Sand
• Cake-Mix Waffles
• Holiday Door Decorating Contest
• Speed-Friending
• Get To Know You Games
• Outdoor Lawn Games
• Board Game Tournament
• Making Homemade Fudge

We are always open to the creative ideas of patients and look forward to the exciting activities to come!

Written by Jessinna Nielson, Registered Nurse at ViewPoint Center


ViewPoint Center, a residential mental health facilities for teens ages 12-17, is located just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. With a program lasting 5-7 weeks, ViewPoint Center provides superior assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and stabilization for teens struggling with mental and behavioral issues such as suicidal ideation, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. In a safe, personalized environment, ViewPoint helps teens focus on the healing process.